Service Position, Implementing And Resetting: Notes

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Guide Pins :T10093 
• Adapters For Service Position :T10467 
• Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm :VAG1331 
• Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm :VAG1332 

Moving into Service Position

-- Remove the left and right headlamps. Refer to HEADLAMPS .

-- Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to BUMPER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the cable from the cable coupling. Refer to RELEASE CABLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bracket next to the left and right headlamps. Refer to OVERVIEW - GUIDES AND BRACKETS .

-- If the vehicle has a charge air cooler, remove the pressure hoses. .

-- Remove the foam piece -1- and tape -2- from the bumper beam carrier -3-.

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-- Remove the right and left bolts -1- on the lock carrier retaining bracket -2-.

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-- Only remove the bolts -1- for the lock carrier -2- on the left and right longitudinal member.

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-- Instead of the bolts, install the :T10093  into the holes in the left and right longitudinal member.

Have a second technician hold the hood and support rod.

-- Remove the remaining bolts -3- for the lock carrier -2- on the left and right longitudinal members.

-- Pull the lock carrier with attachments -1- forward onto the :T10093  -arrow-. Be careful of the wires on the lock carrier. Disconnect the connectors if necessary.

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-- Install the :T10467  in the left and right threaded holes on the longitudinal member.

-- Secure the lock carrier with attachments -1- on the :T10467  with the original bolts -2-.

Service Position, Resetting

Install in reverse order of removal.

-- Align the lock carrier and its attachments on the longitudinal members and between the fenders.

Overview - Charge Air System. Refer to the appropriate service information .